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Bethany Livingston

Bethany Livingston, LPC, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Compassionate counselor for self-esteem growth

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11 years of experience listed

LPC, LMHC professional credentials

English languages

  • Client-centered care
  • CBT and mindfulness
  • Practical strategies

About Bethany

Bethany Livingston is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Florida who helps people address low self-esteem and related concerns. She speaks English and brings 11 years of experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, depression, and body image. Bethany aims to make the first step feel manageable and practical for people who are worried about starting therapy.

She uses a client-centered style that focuses on the person rather than labels. That means sessions begin with what matters most to the client and move at a pace that fits their needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is part of her work and is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes.

Mindfulness techniques are also included to help manage anxious or overwhelming moments. Those practices are described in plain language and are applied to everyday situations, like stressful workdays or difficult conversations. Bethany combines these methods rather than relying on a single tool.

Her background includes a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology and additional coursework toward a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has worked with people facing eating concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship conflict, family stress, and other issues listed in her specialties.

Bethany emphasizes collaboration and practicality. She helps people set short-term goals, try concrete strategies between sessions, and notice small changes. If someone wants to begin, she guides them through the initial matching and scheduling steps.

How Bethany Uses CBT, Mindfulness, and Client-Centered Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the persons priorities and building a trusting working relationship. In practice this means starting sessions where the client feels most stuck and following their pace to figure out what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and then tests small changes to see what shifts. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and notice feelings without getting swept away.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. The therapist listens to each persons goals and tries different techniques to see what fits. This is a collaborative process where plans are adjusted based on what helps in real life.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping work or school travel from interrupting care. Because session options are not listed in the biography, confirm current session formats before booking to know what is offered. The focus is on making therapy usable day to day - shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, tools to practice between meetings, and approaches that transfer into ordinary life situations.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCodependencyCommunication problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyObsessions, compulsions, and OCDProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexuality

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Florida, Oregon

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Bethany focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, eating issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, anger, and career stress among other areas.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and solution-focused, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to tailor work to each persons needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has 11 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns including OCD, process addictions, body image, and communication problems.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and is licensed in Florida.

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapists availability.

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